Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary - $63 per hour

American Traveler is seeking a local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day‑shift assignment in Craig, Colorado.

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3 x 12 hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

Responsibilities include mechanical ventilation management, arterial blood gas draws, airway management, and medication administration across adult, pediatric, neonatal, and geriatric patient populations.

Details

• Day shift schedule
• 13‑week assignment
• Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Therapy department
• Patient population: adult, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal
• Specialty areas: Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, Critical Care
• Mechanical ventilation management, arterial blood gas draws, airway management, medication administration

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC‑approved Respiratory Care Program with RRT credential per NBRC guidelines
• Current, unencumbered RRT license (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification
• NRP certification required (or obtainable within 6 months of hire)
• 1 year of RRT experience with knowledge of General Respiratory Care and Mechanical Ventilation preferred
• Experience with pulmonary diagnostics preferred
• Experience with cardiac diagnostics (EKG, Holter monitor, Event Monitor, Cardiac Stress Testing) preferred
• DOB and SSN may be required for consideration

Additional Information

• Administer and monitor respiratory care procedures across specialty areas including Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care
• Perform airway management (bag/mask ventilation, suction, assist with intubation)
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilated patients; interpret flow‑volume and pressure‑volume curves to guide clinical changes
• Translate medication dosing for neonatal and pediatric patients using appropriate equipment and procedures
• Assist with orientation and training of new employees, respiratory students, and nursing students
• Maintain accurate documentation of all respiratory care procedures and patient charge reconciliation
• Adhere to facility dress code and infection control, safety, and risk management procedures

American Traveler Job ID #P-721900L. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipend
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians

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